3:33 PM,
Dec. 13, 2013

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Western Kentucky University safety Jonathan Dowling announced via Twitter that he will forego his final season of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.

On Friday afternoon, Dowling wrote on his Twitter account (@TeamJDOWL): "I'm proud to announce I am declaring for the NFL draft! I'm excited for my future! Thank you Topper Nation your support meant everything!!!" A WKU spokeman confirmed the Twitter account was Dowling's but could not confirm the the redshirt junior was leaving WKU.

Dowling, a Florida transfer, was third on the Hilltoppers in interceptions with three and third in tackles ...